The Relationship Between Exercise and Body Composition and Liver Enzymes

Zumba exercise program applied for twelve weeks to know its effects on Body Mass Index (BMI), Body weight, High Density Lipoprotein (HDL), Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL), Triglyceride (TG) and Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST). A total of 15 women, whose average age was 40.33 +/- 9.15 years, were trained for one and a half hours for 3 days a week for 12 weeks. The blood samples were taken on an empty stomach four times before the training of Zumba and at the end of each week. Blood samples were taken 24 hours after exercise at the end of every four weeks. These blood samples were studied in a healthcare facility laboratory. The lengths and body weights of the participants were also determined. We found that there was a decrease in body weight and BMI measurement values and AST measurement values. However, no significant change in serum HDL, LDL and triglyceride values was evidenced.